Cleaner at International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC in Portsmouth, Virginia

Job Description:

IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.





IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:



•Health

•Dental

•Vision

•Life

•LTD

•Accident

•Critical Illness

•401k



Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.



Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

JOB TITLE: Cleaner

REPORTS TO: Cleaning Foreman

Essential Job Requirements: Ability to diagnose problems with vac equipment. Must be able to correctly “blow down” tanks; must be able to use 3 inch vacuum hose and hook up vacuum lines correctly and efficiently. Often required to walk on staging in dim, dusty conditions. Must be able to use 100-PSI air line in a safe manner so as to avoid injury to self and/or others. All of the above must be done while wearing a dust mask and/or respirator to avoid injury. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the completion of the job in a safe and timely manner.

Required Education: None

Required Experience: One year related experience required.

Required Skills: Must be able to work cooperatively with other employees and shipyard personnel. Must be able to take direction from supervisors or more experienced workers.

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Stamina required due to long hours. Must be able to wear dust mask and/or respirator. Must be able to see in dim, dusty, low light conditions. Physical agility required. May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks.

Mental Requirements: Must be able to carry out simple instructions.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equipment Used: Vacuums, vacuum bottles, vac, compressors/compressed air.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions: Repetitive, physically demanding work. Lift heavy objects, carry heavy objects, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions and in confined spaces. Work in all weather conditions, sometimes at great heights. Interior work is hot and dusty. Exposed to loud noises, harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, dangerous machinery. To avoid injury, safety clothing required along with safety devices to protect eyes, mouth, or hearing. Overtime or shift work involved most of the time.

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